UNESCO trains teachers in Kenya to inspire the next generation of scientists
Stories & Blogs UNESCONov 04, 2025(Article )In Nairobi, UNESCO is equipping teachers with cutting-edge digital skills to transform science education.
How AI can help fund resilience, not disasters.
Stories & Blogs ITUOct 13, 2025(News )Artificial intelligence (AI) – through its ability to quickly ingest, process, and find patterns within vast, complex datasets – can help flag key factors across and within financial, economic, social, and natural systems.
Cholera outbreak among refugees from Sudan’s Darfur, urgent funding needed.
Stories & Blogs UNHCRAug 08, 2025(Briefing note )A deadly cholera outbreak has hit a refugee settlement in eastern Chad hosting Sudanese arrivals from Darfur, raising alarm over worsening sanitary and health conditions as humanitarian aid dries up.
UNESCO and JamiiForums Discuss Digital Rights, Media Freedom and Online Safety
Stories & Blogs UNESCOFeb 13, 2025(Article )UNESCO held a meeting today with Maxence Melo, founder of JamiiForums, to discuss key takeaways from the UNESCO-supported Expert Consultation on Chapter J of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, which took place on 21-22 January 2025 at UNESCO
UNESCO Strengthens Efforts to Tackle Gender-Based Violence in Media and Technology in Tanzania
Stories & Blogs UNESCOFeb 10, 2025(Article )UNESCO, the government, and civil society stakeholders have developed and integrated a new thematic pillar on Safer Media and Digital Spaces into the National Plan of Action (2025-2029).
In Burkina Faso, the ‘Mother of the Sahel’ brings education and hope to forcibly displaced children.
Stories & Blogs UNHCROct 09, 2024(Story )As conflict forced thousands of children to flee to the safety of her hometown, Maimouna Ba rallied the community to provide support and education.
UNESCO Forum enhances Korea-Africa educational collaboration.
Stories & Blogs UNESCOJul 11, 2024(Article )The Korean Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Korean Commission for UNESCO, organized the UNESCO-Africa Education Cooperation Forum from Tuesday, 25 June to Thursday, 27 June 2024 at the Glad Hotel in Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Regulating for impact: A personal perspective
Stories & Blogs ITUJul 09, 2024(News )For over two decades, the Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR) has given the world a platform for exchanging the best practices in the regulation of digital technologies.
Inclusive, responsible AI needs women front and centre
Stories & Blogs ITUJul 05, 2024(Story )The artificial intelligence (AI) industry needs diverse women’s perspectives to improve the design and application of the latest technologies, say digital experts concerned about AI deepening the gender divide.
Supporting the Education and Health of Young Mothers in Africa.
Stories & Blogs UNESCOJul 03, 2024(Article )Joint statement by Etleva Kadilli, UNICEF Regional Director, Eastern and Southern Africa, Nisha, UNESCO Regional Director for Southern Africa, and Alexandros K Makarigakis, UNESCO Regional Director for East Africa.